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The transcontinental railroad allowed people to travel from San Francisco to cities on the Mississippi River. Which best describes the historical theme that this illustrates?
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Which two citys were connected by the transcontinental railroad?
San Francisco and Chicago
Where did the east transcontinental railroad begin and end?
Omaha Nebraska
Who wanted to run the transcontinental railway from Chicago to San Francisco?
Nationally famous and influential Senator Stephen A. Douglas sought to have the transcontinental railroad from his state of Illinois to San Francisco. Illinois' largest city and best place to send cattle from the West was Chicago. Douglas did his best, however the US Civil War, caused the plan to falter and Douglas died before the war ended.
Did the transcontinental railroad cross the US?
Not really, despite its name. The first "transcontinental railroad" ran only from Omaha, Nebraska on the eastern end to San Francisco, California on its western end. Omaha, on the western bank of the Missouri River, is about 1,200 miles from the East Coast of the United States. However, there was already a network of railroads east of the Missouri River, so that after completion of the transcontinental railroad, someone could travel from the East Coast to San Francisco by railroad with only one interruption: a ferry across the Missouri River.
What are towns the transcontinental railroad travels through?
It consisted of two railroads, the Union Pacific and Central Pacific. The UP started in Omaha, and the CP started in San Francisco.
Where was the transcontinental road built?
From Omaha to San Francisco.
Did the Transcontinental Railroad run from Omaha to San Francisco?
yes
Is San Francisco California west of Mississippi?
Yes, San Francisco, California is west of both the State of Mississippi and the Mississippi River.
Which two citys were connected by the transcontinental railroad?
San Francisco and Chicago
Where is the San Francisco Fire Department Historical Society in San Francisco California located?
The address of the San Francisco Fire Department Historical Society is: 655 Presidio Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
How long did it take to go from Omaha to San Francisco before the transcontinental railroad?
From 3 months to a year.
What is the web address of the San Francisco Fire Department Historical Society in San Francisco California?
The web address of the San Francisco Fire Department Historical Society is: http://www.sffiremuseum.org
In what city did the transcontinental railroad end?
The Transcontinental Railroad began in San Francisco Bay area and ended in Council Bluffs, Iowa, where it connected to the existing Eastern U. S. rail network. The railroad opened for through traffic on May 10, 1869.
What is the phone number of the San Francisco Fire Department Historical Society in San Francisco California?
The phone number of the San Francisco Fire Department Historical Society is: 415-563-4630.
When was San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park created?
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park was created on 1988-06-27.
What is the area of San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park?
The area of San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park is 202,342.82112 square meters.
Where did the east transcontinental railroad begin and end?
Omaha Nebraska
